Safety Reps

3 days Belfast 20-22 January 2009 £450 + VAT Newcastle 11-13 March 2009 £500 + VAT Manchester 18-20 March 2009 £500 + VAT Milton Keynes 25-27 March 2009 £500 + VAT Dunfermline 31 March - 2 April 2009 £475 + VAT Sheffield 2-4 June 2009 £500 + VAT Cardiff 9-11 June 2009 £500 + VAT Aylesbury 16-18 June 2009 £500 + VAT

This 3 day course is designed around the role and function of a Safety Representative, including the implications of health and safety legislation, hazard identification, risk assessment, accident/incident investigation, occupational health and hygiene, fire safety, manual handling, stress, and violence and aggression.

• List the implications of health and safety legislation on both the employer and the employee
• Describe the role and function of the HSE and a Safety Rep
• List actions to promote health and safety in the workplace
• Describe the consultative process within the company
• Identify hazards and assess the risks associated with common workplace hazards
• Describe the importance of routine workplace inspections
• Investigate accidents and recommend preventative measures
• Identify potential health hazards
• Define the role of the Safety Policy within the company

What will I learn about?

• An overview of legislation relating to health and safety
• The role and functions of the safety representative
• Hazard identification
• Accident investigation, recording and analysis
• Safety policy
• Information sources
• Occupational health and hygiene
• Fire safety
• Internal transport
• Machinery safety
• Ergonomics and VDU's